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| [title] Final Thoughts | |
| [* black] The iPhone XR earns a ***6 out of 10*** on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair): | |
| [* green] The display-first opening procedure and easy access to the battery remain design priorities. | |
| [* green] A broken display can be replaced with minimal hardware removal, and with a little care you can preserve Face ID. | |
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| + | [* red] Apple again uses tiny uncommon Pentalobe and tri-point screws to stymie repair, but these fasteners are preferred over tough glue. |
| + | [* green] Waterproofing measures complicate some repairs, but make difficult water damage repairs less likely. |
| [* red] Glass on front and back doubles the crackability—and broken back glass requires an entire chassis replacement. |